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Updated June 3, 2026.
Marketing Maven is a bicoastal integrated marketing and public relations firm founded in 2009 by Lindsey Carnett, the firm's CEO, President, and Founder. Headquartered in the greater Los Angeles area with a New York office, the agency operates an integrated practice spanning public relations, market research, social media, digital advertising, influencer marketing, analytics, and reputation management.
Recognition
Marketing Maven was ranked the #10 PR Firm in Los Angeles by O'Dwyer's in the 2025 rankings, with additional category rankings in healthcare, finance, professional services, nonprofit, travel, and technology. The firm placed sixth nationally for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Purpose Campaigns in the same O'Dwyer's cycle. Influencer Marketing Hub named Marketing Maven the #3 Top Women-Owned PR Firm in the U.S. in 2024 and one of the Top 20 Women-Owned Digital Marketing Agencies. The agency was also named to Inc.'s 2025 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Pacific and the Inc. 5000 in 2017 and 2018, and was a nominee for the Los Angeles Business Journal's 2025 Disruptors Awards.
The Marketing Maven Method
The firm's signature approach combines market research, integrated marketing strategy, and full-funnel campaign implementation. Campaigns are built around proprietary audience data and measured against business outcomes rather than coverage volume alone.
Leadership
Lindsey Carnett was named Entrepreneur of the Year by Lido Consulting in 2024 and received the Chairperson's Award of Excellence from the West Ventura County Business Alliance. She was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times B2B Publishing 2024 Inspirational Women Forum & Leadership Awards, and is a regular speaker at the Performance-Driven Marketing Institute (PDMI) on influencer marketing.
Industries
Marketing Maven serves consumer products, beauty, healthcare, finance, professional services, nonprofit, travel, technology, and federal government clients. The firm's federal capabilities include digital media, marketing, outreach, strategic communication, branding, education, and training.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marketing Maven founded and by whom? 2009, by Lindsey Carnett, who remains CEO, President, and Founder.
Where is Marketing Maven headquartered? Greater Los Angeles, with a New York City office.
How is Marketing Maven ranked? #10 in O'Dwyer's 2025 Top PR Firms in Los Angeles; #6 nationally for CSR and Purpose Campaigns; #3 Top Women-Owned PR Firm in the U.S. (Influencer Marketing Hub, 2024).
What industries does the firm serve? Consumer products, beauty, healthcare, finance, professional services, nonprofit, travel, technology, and federal government.
